Christmas Kale
Christmas is just around the corner which means there’s probably a large family gathering involving a LOT of food in your future. The big feast usually includes a large turkey or ham with all the fixings: potatoes, gravy, dressing, etc. How about adding a pop of colour to your table with a delicious and seasonal kale salad? Kale is one of the few leafy greens in season during the cold months and it’s a nutritional powerhouse. Maybe having a little kale on your plate will offset the spiked eggnog next to it?...
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Every Christmas, our vendors start preparing for The Great Local Turkey Roundup! Turkeys from all over Alberta will be available at the Kingsland Farmers Market This year for Christmas, share the story of who grew your turkey! Many vendors at the market are offering turkey so you have a great variety of different turkeys to choose from. The Arrowwood Colony is offering their farm fresh turkey. Call Chris at 403-901-7644 to order or drop by the market Christmas weekend and pick from the turkeys that have not been...
Read MoreSteelhead Trout
Hidden Gems by Heather Johansen Christmas is just around the corner and with it comes some big time indulgence. Cookies & egg nog are abundant. Large turkey dinners with gravy & potatoes are a must. It’s hard to find time to each sensibly with so many goodies around. While the annual Christmas food traditions are necessary (and tasty!), it’s always a good idea to have lighter dinner ideas on hand that are quick and leave you feeling without regret. Once again, Kingsland’s newest vendor Orca Bay Fish...
Read MoreHidden Gems: Mussels
Hidden Gems by Heather Johansen As much as I love Alberta beef, buffalo and other land animals, the Newfoundlander in me is always hunting for some really great & really fresh seafood in this landlocked province. Unlike other meats that benefit from aging, seafood is something that’s optimal when eaten right out of the water. Frozen seafood can do in a pinch but fresh is best when it comes to fish. Luckily for me, Orca Bay Fish Company has just opened at Kingsland. They have an excellent selection of fresh...
Read MoreStuffed Chicken
Hidden Gems by Heather Johansen Noble Meadows soft goat cheese is one of my favourite products available at Kingsland. It’s spreadable, like cream cheese, but so smooth and all natural – no weird ingredients in here! My favourite usage is in a salad with kale and roasted squash but the goat cheese is also great in dips, as a creamy addition to desserts (like cheesecake or truffles) or spread onto a sandwich or juicy burger. The cheese is available in square tubs with a variety of add-ins: herb & onion,...
Read MoreCurried Parsley Root Soup
Hidden Gems by Heather Johansen Early winter weather has descended upon Calgary which means it’s the perfect time for homemade soup. Instead of making the traditional chicken noodle variety yet again, I decided to experiment with a new ingredient. As usual, Kingsland has opened my eyes to a previously unheard of (to me) ingredient: Parsley root. This root vegetable often goes unused, as people tend to utilize the leaves of the parsley plant. However, the root is just as delicious, with a creamy texture and more...
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